Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of classical piano music with Franco Caracciolo's "Emil Gilels Edition Vol. 2." This extensive collection, released on October 23, 2020, under the Profil label, is a testament to the enduring legacy of the renowned pianist Emil Gilels. Spanning an impressive 6 hours and 47 minutes, this double-disc set offers a comprehensive journey through some of the most celebrated works in the classical piano repertoire.
Franco Caracciolo, a distinguished conductor with a storied career, curates this edition with meticulous attention to detail. The album features a diverse array of compositions, including concertos, sonatas, trios, and solo pieces, showcasing the breadth and depth of Gilels' artistry. Highlights include Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1 and No. 2, Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 3 and No. 4, and a selection of solo piano works by composers such as Chopin, Balakirev, and Rachmaninoff.
The album's tracklist is a veritable feast for classical music enthusiasts, featuring well-known masterpieces alongside lesser-known gems. Each piece is performed with the precision and passion that Caracciolo is known for, bringing out the nuances and emotional depth of the music. The inclusion of multiple recordings of the same pieces allows for a comparative listening experience, highlighting the evolution of Gilels' interpretation over time.
"Emil Gilels Edition Vol. 2" is not just a collection of recordings; it is a celebration of the enduring legacy of one of the greatest pianists of the 20th century. Whether you are a seasoned classical music aficionado or a newcomer to the genre, this album offers a rich and rewarding listening experience that is sure to delight and inspire.
Tracks
Concerto No. 1 for Piano and Orchestra in B flat Minor, Op. 23: I. Andante non troppo e molto maestoso – Allegro con spiritoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, USSR Radio Symphony Orchestra, Konstantin Ivanov
Concerto No. 1 for Piano and Orchestra in B flat Minor, Op. 23: Ii. Andantino semplicePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, USSR Radio Symphony Orchestra, Konstantin Ivanov
Concerto No. 1 for Piano and Orchestra in B flat Minor, Op. 23: Iii. Allegro con fuocoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, USSR Radio Symphony Orchestra, Konstantin Ivanov
Concerto No. 1 for Piano and Orchestra in B flat Minor, Op. 23: I. Andante non troppo e molto maestoso – Allegro con spiritoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Fritz Reiner
Concerto No. 1 for Piano and Orchestra in B flat Minor, Op. 23: Ii. Andantino semplicePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Fritz Reiner
Concerto No. 1 for Piano and Orchestra in B flat Minor, Op. 23: Iii. Allegro con fuocoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Fritz Reiner
Concerto No. 2 for Piano and Orchestra in G Major, Op. 44: I. Allegro brillante e molto vivacePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, USSR Radio Symphony Orchestra, Kirill Kondrashin
Concerto No. 2 for Piano and Orchestra in G Major, Op. 44: Ii. Andante non troppPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, USSR Radio Symphony Orchestra, Kirill Kondrashin
Concerto No. 2 for Piano and Orchestra in G Major, Op. 44: Iii. Allegro con fuocoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, USSR Radio Symphony Orchestra, Kirill Kondrashin
Concerto No. 2 for Piano and Orchestra in G Major, Op. 44: I. Allegro brillante e molto vivacePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Andras Korodi, Hungarian State Orchestra
Concerto No. 2 for Piano and Orchestra in G Major, Op. 44: Ii. Andante non troppPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Andras Korodi, Hungarian State Orchestra
Concerto No. 2 for Piano and Orchestra in G Major, Op. 44: Iii. Allegro con fuocoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Andras Korodi, Hungarian State Orchestra
Piano Sonata in C-sharp Minor, Op. 80: I. Allegro con fuocoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Leonid Kogan, Mstislav Rostropovich, Emil Gilels
Piano Sonata in C-sharp Minor, Op. 80: Ii. AndantePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Leonid Kogan, Mstislav Rostropovich, Emil Gilels
Piano Sonata in C-sharp Minor, Op. 80: Iii. Allegro vivoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Leonid Kogan, Mstislav Rostropovich, Emil Gilels
Piano Sonata in C-sharp Minor, Op. 80: Iv. Allegro vivoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Leonid Kogan, Mstislav Rostropovich, Emil Gilels
Piano Trio in A Minor, Op. 50: I. Pezzo elegiacoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Leonid Kogan, Mstislav Rostropovich, Emil Gilels
Piano Trio in A Minor, Op. 50: Ii. Tema con variazioni - Variazione Finale e codaPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Emil Gilels
Six Pieces, Op. 19: I. Rêverie du soir. Andante espressivoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Emil Gilels
Six Pieces, Op. 19: Ii. Scherzo humoristique. Allegro vivacissimoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Emil Gilels
Six Pieces, Op. 19: Iii. Feuillet d’album. Allegretto semplicePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Emil Gilels
Six Pieces, Op. 19: Iv. Nocturne. Andante sentimentalePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Emil Gilels
Six Pieces, Op. 19: V. Capriccioso. Allegretto semplicePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Emil Gilels
Six Pieces, Op. 19: Vi. Thème original et variations. Andante con moroPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Emil Gilels
Six Pieces, Op. 19: I. Rêverie du soir. Andante espressivoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Emil Gilels
Six Pieces, Op. 19: Ii. Scherzo humoristique. Allegro vivacissimoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Emil Gilels
Six Pieces, Op. 19: Iii. Feuillet d’album. Allegretto semplicePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Emil Gilels
Six Pieces, Op. 19: Iv. Nocturne. Andante sentimentalePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Emil Gilels
Six Pieces, Op. 19: V. Capriccioso. Allegretto semplicePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Emil Gilels
Six Pieces, Op. 19: Vi. Thème original et variations. Andante con moroPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Emil Gilels
Concerto No. 3 for Piano and Orchestra in D Minor, Op. 30: I. Allegro ma non tantoSergei Rachmaninoff, USSR State Symphony Orchestra, Kirill Kondrashin
Concerto No. 3 for Piano and Orchestra in D Minor, Op. 30: Ii. Intermezzo. Adagio - Attacca subitoSergei Rachmaninoff, USSR State Symphony Orchestra, Kirill Kondrashin
Concerto No. 3 for Piano and Orchestra in D Minor, Op. 30: Iii. Finale. Alla breveSergei Rachmaninoff, USSR State Symphony Orchestra, Kirill Kondrashin
Concerto No. 4 for Piano and Orchestra in G Minor, Op. 40: Ii. LargoSergei Rachmaninoff, USSR State Symphony Orchestra, Kirill Kondrashin
Concerto No. 4 for Piano and Orchestra in G Minor, Op. 40: Iii. Allegro vivaceSergei Rachmaninoff, USSR State Symphony Orchestra, Kirill Kondrashin
Suite No. 2 for Two Pianos in C Major, Op. 17: I. Introduction. Alla MarciaSergei Rachmaninoff, Yakov Zak
Suite No. 2 for Two Pianos in C Major, Op. 17: Ii. Valse. PrestoSergei Rachmaninoff, Yakov Zak
Suite No. 2 for Two Pianos in C Major, Op. 17: Iii. Romance. AndantinoSergei Rachmaninoff, Yakov Zak
Suite No. 2 for Two Pianos in C Major, Op. 17: Iv. Tarantelle. PrestoSergei Rachmaninoff, Yakov Zak
”polichinelle” No. 4, Op. 3Sergei Rachmaninoff, Emil Gilels, USSR State Symphony Orchestra, Kirill Kondrashin
Moment Musical No. 5 in D-Flat Major, Op. 16Sergei Rachmaninoff, Emil Gilels, USSR State Symphony Orchestra, Kirill Kondrashin
Prelude No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 23Sergei Rachmaninoff, Emil Gilels, USSR State Symphony Orchestra, Kirill Kondrashin
Prelude No. 5 in G Minor, Op. 23Sergei Rachmaninoff, Emil Gilels, USSR State Symphony Orchestra, Kirill Kondrashin
Etude Tableau No. 1 in C Minor Op. 39Sergei Rachmaninoff, Emil Gilels, USSR State Symphony Orchestra, Kirill Kondrashin
Etude Tableau No. 5 in E-Flat Minor, Op. 39Sergei Rachmaninoff, Emil Gilels, USSR State Symphony Orchestra, Kirill Kondrashin
Song “daisies” No. 3, Op. 38Sergei Rachmaninoff, Emil Gilels, USSR State Symphony Orchestra, Kirill Kondrashin
Scherzo from “midsummer Night's Dream”Felix Mendelssohn, Emil Gilels, USSR State Symphony Orchestra, Kirill Kondrashin
Concerto No. 3 for Piano and Orchestra in D Minor, Op. 30: I. Allegro ma non tantoSergei Rachmaninoff, Emil Gilels, USSR State Symphony Orchestra, Kirill Kondrashin
Concerto No. 3 for Piano and Orchestra in D Minor, Op. 30: Ii. Intermezzo. Adagio - Attacca subitoSergei Rachmaninoff, Emil Gilels, USSR State Symphony Orchestra, Kirill Kondrashin
Concerto No. 3 for Piano and Orchestra in D Minor, Op. 30: Iii. Finale. Alla breveSergei Rachmaninoff, Emil Gilels, USSR State Symphony Orchestra, Kirill Kondrashin
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